Araghchi urged all parties to abide by the memorandum of understanding reached with the United States and called for a new regional security framework involving Gulf states, Iran and Iraq, without outside powers.

Five flashpoints over Hormuz

  • Iran insists it should oversee shipping under the MoU.

  • Ships are increasingly using a corridor close to Oman.

  • Tehran warns alternative routes will “increase tensions”.

  • US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire.

  • Military clashes are now centred on protecting and controlling the Strait.

More than a shipping lane

Ships are changing course

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